The Long Good Friday (1980)
Directed by John Mackenzie

Crime / Drama / Thriller

Film Synopsis

As he plans a major criminal exploit, a London gangster boss seeks help from the American Mafia, but as he does so some of his opponents make several attempts on his life.  He soon discovers that someone in his organisation has betrayed him.  The killers who are after him are IRA terrorists in the employ of his right-hand man...
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Film Credits

  • Director: John Mackenzie
  • Script: Barrie Keeffe
  • Cinematographer: Phil Meheux
  • Music: Francis Monkman
  • Cast: Bob Hoskins (Harold Shand), Helen Mirren (Victoria), Dave King (Parky), Bryan Marshall (Harris), Derek Thompson (Jeff), Eddie Constantine (Charlie), Paul Freeman (Colin), Leo Dolan (Phil), Kevin McNally (Irish Youth), Patti Love (Carol Benson), P.H. Moriarty (Razors), Ruby Head (Harold's Mother), Charles Cork (Eric), Olivier Pierre (Chef), Pierce Brosnan (1st Irishman), Daragh O'Malley (2nd Irishman), Karl Howman (David), Brian Hall (Alan), Alan Ford (Jack), Dave Ould (Don)
  • Country: UK
  • Language: English / French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 114 min

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